Reference No: CIPR0007(A)Pages: 16Published on: 6, July, 2010
Abstract: In May 2005, the Committee on Infrastructure took a decision that the Ministry of Railways, in consultation with Planning Commission, would prepare a policy for permitting private and public sector operators to run container trains through the Indian Railways (IR) network. CONCOR, a listed subsidiary of IR, was the only container ... More
Reference No: PROD0294Pages: 22Published on: 27, August, 2010
Abstract: The top management of TAKE Supply Chain (TSC) was preparing for a meeting on evaluation of upscaling at PetMate, one of their key customers. The focus was on impressing solutions architects and the presales group on increasing their scope of supply chain solutions to PetMate. Earlier TSC was ClearOrbit, a ... More
Reference No: F&A0486Pages: 4Published on: 21, September, 2010
Abstract: The case helps students in integrating three financial statements and provides an opportunity to prepare a statement of cash flows using two sequential balance sheets. It covers transactions relating to issue of shares and debentures, depreciation, refundable and non-refundable security deposits, provision for doubtful debts, goods distributed free of cost, ... More
Reference No: F&A0487Pages: 17Published on: 21, September, 2010
Abstract: National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), a company owned predominantly by the Government of India, undertakes a further public offering (FPO). The key issue in the FPO is the pricing of a share which is infrequently traded. As compared to earlier issues in the recent past, the conflict between the Government's ... More
Reference No: BP0334Pages: 10Published on: 22, September, 2010
Abstract: This is a fictitious story which helps to understand different branches of intellectual property rights - patents, copyrights, trademarks, designs, Geographical Indications, and trade secrets. Himanshu starts out on a business by himself and realizes the challenges involved. It is now in his hands to build his business, tackle competition, ... More
Reference No: MAR0417Pages: 5Published on: 26, September, 2010
Abstract: Manjit Singh, Executive Director of a leading lube oil firm, was faced with a situation where lube oil from one channel was being leaked into another channel and sold at prices well below the Maximum Retail Price. His brand Racer is on its way to becoming the "cheap" alternative. The ... More
Reference No: P&IR0208Pages: 4Published on: 29, September, 2010
Abstract: A garment manufacturing company located at Gurgaon, Haryana associated with Marks and Spencer (M&S), a large retailer was in the news when The Observer of London exposed the near sweatshop conditions existing in Indian factories. The company and the retailer were accused of violating Ethical Trading Initiatives (ETI) and ... More
Reference No: F&A0488Pages: 20Published on: 13, October, 2010
Abstract: The case discusses the choices relating to seasoned equity issuance for ICICI Bank, one of India's largest banking and financial services conglomerates, in mid 2007 shortly before the global financial crisis begins to unfold. In this context, the case raises issues about the size and timing of equity issuance. It also ... More
Reference No: CMHS0010Pages: 12Published on: 20, October, 2010
Abstract: Investigations play a very important role in medical diagnosis. Laboratory results are estimated to affect 60-70 per cent of the most important decisions in patient care. Timely collection of sample and delivery of accurate test results are, therefore, important quality indicators of performance of any laboratory. Lab procedures are divided ... More
Reference No: CIPR0008Pages: 16Published on: 20, October, 2010
Abstract: In February 2006, Engineers India Limited (EIL) which was hired by the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) had to submit their final report. The report had to evaluate whether a single point mooring or an additional jetty would be more viable for HPCL's increased crude import requirements through the Mumbai port. ... More
Reference No: F&A0489Pages: 21Published on: 20, October, 2010
Abstract: Disinvestment of government shareholding in Public Sector Undertakings, through Public Offers, is a common occurrence in many economies. This case describes such a process of disinvestment of government of India's stakes in a large power utility, National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) in India. In addition to process details, the case ... More
